Sheffield Wednesday’s new midfielder Billy Mitchell has drawn strong praise after showing early promise alongside Barry Bannan. An EFL podcaster argued Mitchell is already better than the long-serving Wednesday captain, though the article disputes that comparison and says their differing roles make them more complementary than directly comparable.

Mitchell, 26, joined after being released by Millwall despite having been a regular there, amid Wednesday’s transfer restrictions. He is portrayed as a defensive midfielder who can protect the back line and recover possession, allowing the 35- or 36-year-old Bannan to focus on creating chances; the article compares this balance to Bannan’s past partnerships with Sam Hutchinson, Will Vaulks and Shea Charles.